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Moira

Moira

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A female first name used in English-speaking countries
  • proper noun
  • /ˈmɔɪrə/
: Moira
  • In our class, there is a girl named Moira who plays the violin beautifully.
  • Moira Roth
  • interview with Moira
  • Moira Egan

And this episode is with Moira and Jason.

Examples

  • Moira, dear, a lot depends on the report they give when they get back.

    Carry On Abroad (1972)

  • My name is Professor Moira Whelan and I've got something of yours.

    Scream of the Banshee (2011)

  • The ball is signed and then we wanted to have a picture next to it to show like Moira holding it.

  • "You know, I think your Moira and I must be about the same age?

    Fiction book (1992)

  • "You already knew that Moira and I have known each other for a long time?

    Fiction book (1992)

  • We used to be friends, Moira.

    LOL (2012)

  • Let me make an honest woman of you, Moira.

    The Matchmaker (1997)

  • And this episode is with Moira and Jason.

    Hannah Kathleen

  • Have you noticed Moira isn't drinking nearly so much?

    On the Beach (1959)

  • We're celebrating Moira's promotion at Zoothroo.

    Possessor (2020)

Surface Forms

Moira main

Etymology

Moira is from the old Greek word Moira which means 'fate' or 'share'. In Greek stories the Moirai were three women who decided people's lives, so the name can remind you of 'destiny'.